Question 1

Does sperm smell bad when it dies?

Accepted Answer

The smell of the sperm can change when it gets mixed with other substances like urine and sweat. It can also have a different smell when it dries out. Dried semen generally has a stronger and more noticeable smell. The pH of the semen can also affect the scent of the sperm, and the change in pH will change the smell.

Question 2

What is the typical smell of sperm?

Accepted Answer

Semen generally has a slight ammonia or bleach-like smell. With the dietary changes, the smell and taste of semen will also change. For example, eating more asparagus will have a similar change in the smell of the sperm, like the smell of urine.

Question 3

What does it means if your sperm smell bad?

Accepted Answer

Semen is usually grey or white in the fluid that carries the sperm. The sperms have a light chlorine-like smell. In the case of STIs (Sexually transmitted diseases), the sperm can change color to green or yellow and will have an unpleasant rotten odor.

Does sperm smell when it dies? Factors that cause this smell